Exploring the Role of Entrepreneurial Leadership in Decent Work and Economic Growth: A Sustainable Development of Textile Industry of Pakistan
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https://doi.org/10.54183/jssr.v2i4.82Keywords:
Textile Industry, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Textile Industry, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Economic Growth, SDGs, SDGsAbstract
The following research paper aimed to examine the role of entrepreneurial leadership in sustainable development goals (SDGs) particularly Goal 8 focusing decent work and economic growth. The study has been conducted under the context of textile industry of Pakistan. The findings showed a literature gap in the area of entrepreneurial leadership and SDG8. In recent years, demand of entrepreneurial leadership has increased because such leaders demonstrate risk taking, empathetic, strategic and visionary behaviors. All these traits are potentially beneficial for attaining sustainable goals particularly decent work for labors and economic growth. To know the impact, interviews were conducted from 15 senior leaders of some textile companies. The study used thematic qualitative analysis technique and interpreted interviews using codes and themes, besides secondary data was also use. The findings were aligned that entrepreneurial leaders play a crucial role, however, a lot of efforts required so that true outcomes could be attained. Therefore, some recommendations are suggested in this research which will be helpful for textile companies and their leaders towards building decent workplace and ensuring economic growth.
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